Kent · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Wilmington, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Wilmington.
- Big birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Getting-engaged parties
Slow-roasted pork in Wilmington
About our party hog roast in Wilmington
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. Your guests will smell it from the street. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, crackling and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and christenings.
A country party near Wilmington is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
A hog roast or other catering?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Wilmington hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Wilmington
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
People around Wilmington book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Big family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Within reach of Wilmington are historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens (1.7 miles north-west) and Red House (3 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
Parties in Wilmington: homes, halls and local tips
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Wilmington suit a hog roast. We cater 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Wilmington to London (13 miles away).
No room at home? A club or hall near Wilmington with outdoor space often works. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Barnabas, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Wilmington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over DA2, DA5 and DA1 and the streets around it. From Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Wilmington sits on or near the A2, so getting the roaster to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Dartford Library (1.6 miles north-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wilmington include Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Wilmington include Wilmington Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.9 miles east)
- Local facilities include Colyers (2.8 miles north)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. For an evening party in Wilmington, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:05pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
FAQs for Wilmington
Which station is closest to Wilmington?
The closest is Crayford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to Wilmington?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A word with the neighbours
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Wilmington
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Wilmington
Other occasions in Wilmington
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards